Jonathan Franzen: 2010 National Book Festival
Author Jonathan Franzen appears at the 2010 National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: The 2001 National Book Award for fiction went to Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections,” a sprawling postmodern family drama that was one of the decade’s best-selling works of literary… Continue reading
National briefs: 2/19/11
National briefs: 2/19/11 HILLSBORO, Ore. — President Barack Obama says the U.S. must invest in research and development, science and especially education — or risk seeing the technological breakthroughs of the future happen in some other country. Mr. Obama says… Continue reading
Remarks by the President on the National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan
Remarks by the President on the National Wireless Initiative in Marquette, Michigan Release Time: For Immediate Release Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan 1:36 P.M EST THE PRESIDENT: Have a seat, have a… Continue reading
People: Christina Aguilera explains national anthem lyric swap
People: Christina Aguilera explains national anthem lyric swap Also: Fergie defends Aguilera; Volkswagen’s Darth Vader revealed; Groupon ads raise eyebrows; Kelsey Grammer may get quickie divorce; Miley Cyrus gets fifth tattoo Read more on Contra Costa Times
Maine’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 16th Annual National Awards Program
Maine’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 16th Annual National Awards Program Ian Pelletier, 18, of Deer Isle and Charlotte Eisenberg, 13, of Peaks Island today were named Maine’s top two youth volunteers for 2011 by The Prudential Spirit of… Continue reading
